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Kelvin Gastelum wanted to fight another legend, and now he will get his chance.

Just three days after taking out Brazilian Vitor Belfort in the first round of the UFC Fight Night 106 main event in Fortaleza, Brazil, Gastelum (14-2 MMA, 9-2 UFC) has been announced for a fight against former pound-for-pound king Anderson Silva (34-8 MMA, 17-4 UFC) at UFC 212.

UFC officials announced the fight booking tonight. The bout first was reported on Twitter by Combate’s Ana Hissa.

Gastelum has won three straight fights and four of his past five. After experiencing continued weight-cutting issues as a welterweight, the “TUF 17” middleweight winner now appears to be at 185 pounds for good.